The rise and fall of Sunrise Mall: A downward spiral
By Sara Beth Williams– With four major anchor retailers and at least 100 stores, Sunrise Mall hit its stride during the 80s and 90s. Doyle Phelan, who managed the mall for 23 years until 2008, said even the…
Q&A: A closer look at how Citrus Heights roads are resurfaced
Hundreds of streets have been identified for resurfacing and repairs through the city’s three-year pavement preservation program,
What’s still open at Sunrise Mall?
Just over one dozen stores out of over 100 possible remain open at Sunrise Mall, including JCPenney, the only anchor remaining…
New signals installed on Auburn Boulevard
A new set of stoplights have been installed on Auburn Boulevard in front of the Citrus Grove shopping center…
A look back at 2025: Top stories covering Citrus Heights
The Sentinel has compiled some of the top stories that captured the most interest from readers in 2025.
Adventure park preparing to open in the new year
A new trampoline adventure park is hoping to be open and ready for business in early 2026.
22 businesses Citrus Heights said goodbye to in 2025
While many businesses opened in Citrus Heights this year, multiple businesses have also shuttered over the past year — with a dozen of those occurring inside Sunrise Mall…
Specialty coffee lounge in Citrus Heights closes, plans to relocate
A specialty coffee shop closed last weekend in Citrus Heights, after announcing the pending closure earlier this month…
Five-bed home sells for $1M in Citrus Heights
After being listed for $1.1 million in September and dropping by $101,000 in October, a two-story home in Citrus Heights recently sold for $1 million…
Apartments behind Sunrise Mall taking shape
Construction on a future set of apartment buildings behind Sunrise Mall is progressing. with two distinct three-story buildings taking shape…
Sunrise Mall has lost a dozen businesses in 12 months
At least one dozen businesses have closed inside Sunrise Mall over the course of the last 12 months, including both independent businesses and national chains….
Fresh paint signals progress at future coffee drive thru in Citrus Heights
Another drive-thru coffee shop in Citrus Heights is moving closer to completion.
